Collapsible shoulder rest for portable electronic device

Abstract

A collapsible shoulder rest for a personal electronic device is incorporated into a protective case. The shoulder rest is secured within the back of the case and fan folds out away from the back. The shoulder rest is perpendicular to the width of the case.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A rest for a portable electronic device, comprising:
 a case, configured to removably secure to a rear face of said portable electronic device; 
 a telescoping upper support frame secured subjacent to a top edge exterior face of said case; 
 a main support hinge secured superjacent to a bottom edge exterior face of said case; 
 at least one pair of main support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said main support hinge; 
 a secondary support hinge affixed between an outermost pair of main support frames, parallel to said main support hinge and positioned between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 at least one pair of secondary support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said secondary support hinge; and, 
 a flexible cover affixed to and spanning an area between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 wherein when in a deployed state, said rest comprises a fanned out structure at least partially protruding from said rear face of said case; and, 
 wherein when in a collapsed state, said rest folds flat against said rear face of said case. 
 
     
     
       2. The rest of  claim 1 , wherein said secondary support hinge is capable of longitudinal traverse relative to said outermost pair of main support frames. 
     
     
       3. The rest of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of said cover coincidental with an area spanned by said secondary support hinge, each pair of secondary support frames, and a common centerline bisecting said upper support frame is a slip resistant material. 
     
     
       4. The rest of  claim 3 , wherein each pair of main support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       5. The rest of  claim 3 , wherein each pair of secondary support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       6. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a telescoping upper support frame secured subjacent to a top edge exterior face of said portable electronic device; 
 a main support hinge secured superjacent to a bottom edge exterior face of said portable electronic device; 
 at least one pair of main support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said main support hinge; 
 a secondary support hinge affixed between an outermost pair of main support frames, parallel to said main support hinge and positioned between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 at least one pair of secondary support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said secondary support hinge; and, 
 a flexible cover affixed to and spanning an area between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 wherein when in a deployed state, said device comprises a fanned out structure at least partially protruding from said rear face of said portable electronic device; and, 
 wherein when in a collapsed state, said device folds flat against said rear face of said portable electronic device. 
 
     
     
       7. The device of  claim 6 , wherein said secondary support hinge is capable of longitudinal traverse relative to said outermost pair of main support frames. 
     
     
       8. The device of  claim 6 , wherein a portion of said cover coincidental with an area spanned by said secondary support hinge, each pair of secondary support frames, and a common centerline bisecting said upper support frame is a slip resistant material. 
     
     
       9. The device of  claim 8 , wherein each pair of main support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       10. The device of  claim 8 , wherein each pair of secondary support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       11. A rest for a portable electronic device, comprising:
 a case, configured to removably secure to a rear face of said portable electronic device; 
 a telescoping upper support frame secured subjacent to a top edge exterior face of said case; 
 a main support hinge secured superjacent a bottom edge exterior face of said case; 
 five pairs of main support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said main support hinge; 
 a secondary support hinge affixed between an outermost pair of main support frames, parallel to said main support hinge and positioned between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 at least one pair of secondary support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said secondary support hinge; and, 
 a flexible cover affixed to and spanning an area between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 wherein when in a deployed state, said rest comprises a fanned out structure at least partially protruding from a rear face of said case; and, 
 wherein when in a collapsed state, said rest folds flat against said rear face of said case. 
 
     
     
       12. The rest of  claim 11 , wherein said secondary support hinge is capable of longitudinal traverse relative to said outermost pair of main support frames. 
     
     
       13. The rest of  claim 11 , wherein a portion of said cover coincidental with an area spanned by said secondary support hinge, each pair of secondary support frames, and a common centerline bisecting said upper support frame is a slip resistant material. 
     
     
       14. The rest of  claim 13 , wherein each pair of main support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       15. The rest of  claim 13 , wherein each pair of secondary support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       16. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a telescoping upper support frame secured subjacent to a top edge exterior face of said portable electronic device; 
 a main support hinge secured superjacent to a bottom edge exterior face of said portable electronic device; 
 five pairs of main support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said main support hinge; 
 a secondary support hinge affixed between an outermost pair of main support frames, parallel to said main support hinge and positioned between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 at least one pair of secondary support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said secondary support hinge; and, 
 a flexible cover affixed to and spanning an area between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; 
 wherein when in a deployed state, said device comprises a fanned out structure at least partially protruding from the rear face of said portable electronic device; and, 
 wherein when in a collapsed state, said device folds flat against said rear face of said portable electronic device. 
 
     
     
       17. The device of  claim 16 , wherein said secondary support hinge is capable of longitudinal traverse relative to said outermost pair of main support frames. 
     
     
       18. The device of  claim 16 , wherein a portion of said cover coincidental with an area spanned by said secondary support hinge, each pair of secondary support frames, and a common centerline bisecting said upper support frame is a slip resistant material. 
     
     
       19. The device of  claim 18 , wherein each pair of main support frames comprises a lightweight plastic. 
     
     
       20. The device of  claim 18 , wherein each pair of secondary support frames comprises a lightweight plastic.